IEC@DVC teachers Suzanne and Anrisa held an enlightening lunch workshop about voting in the USA. Students were treated to free pizza and learned all about why the upcoming midterm elections are so important. Some…
Every country has its stereotypes. What are stereotypes? They are fixed (and simplified) images of a person, culture, or thing. Stereotypes can be negative or positive; either way, they can often lead to misconceptions.…
Languages change and evolve. Think about the words in your native language that are considered “old fashioned,” or some trendy slang words that only teenagers use. With the internet, languages seem to change faster…
California universities use either the quarter system or the semester system. Do you know what the differences are between the two? Learn more here. Semester System vs. Quarter System in California Universities Overview The…
San Francisco is a cultural center for food, the arts, the movies, and poetry, so it is no surprise that it is also the birthplace of many famous bands. How many of these famous…
There is always something to do in a city as exciting as San Francisco, but just in case you need some inspiration, here is a list of 10 fun things to do in SF.…
Baseball is an American tradition: do you know the rules and the main vocabulary words you need to understand the game? Learn this baseball vocabulary for English learners and you will easily be able…
March is a fun time for basketball fans: it’s March Madness! March Madness is the tournament for U.S. college basketball teams in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). It is called “madness” because of…
For job applications and college applications, it is common to ask a boss or professor for a letter of recommendation. Asking someone to write a letter about you can be very stressful! There are…
Every part of the world has its own slang, but because the San Francisco Bay Area has such a mix of cultures (and a mix of country and city life), its slang is…